KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES 23.4.2018/MK

Finland 5.3 million inhabitants Seventh biggest country in Europe 10 % water and 70 % forest Neighbours: Sweden, Norway and Russia Official languages: Finnish (94 %) and Swedish Religion: Lutheran (84 %), Greek Orthodox (about 1 %) History: 1155 Finland became part of the Swedish realm 1809 Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Emperor 1917 Finland’s declaration of independence December 6 1995 Finland become a member of the EU Head of state: President Tarja Halonen Currency: Euro € (2002) Capital: Helsinki (591,000 inhabitants)

Kajaani IVALO OULU KAJAANI HELSINKI Founded in 1651 625 km 181 km KAJAANI OULU IVALO Founded in 1651 Population of 38,000 Located in the province of Oulu, in the region of Kainuu Kainuu region: 87,000 inhabitants HELSINKI 551 km

The Finnish Education System

Universities of Applied Sciences The Finnish higher education system consists of two complementary sectors: Universities of Applied Sciences Universities Universities of applied sciences studies are a practical-oriented alternative to university education providing students with excellent professional skills - theoretical knowledge combined with career competence. The extent of degree studies is generally 210−240 credits (ECTS), which means 3.5 - 4 years of full time study. Structure of studies: Basic Studies Professional Studies Free-choice Studies Practical Training Thesis

Incl. ca. 4500 students + 400 staff members

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Appr. 2000 students, 200 staff members 400 new study places each year 280 mature students each year Four fields of education: School of Health and Sports (~500 students) School of Business (~550 students) School of Tourism (~350 students) School of Engineering (~500 students) 8 bachelor level degree programmes in Finnish 3 bachelor level degree programme in English 5 master level degree programmes in Finnish

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Founded 1992, permanent status 1996 Turnover/year appr. 16 million € Passed the quality control systems audit of all Finnish higher education establishments in 2007 Kajaani UAS – the best UAS in Finland: Kajaani UAS came out tops in a survey of Universities of Applied Sciences conducted by Finland’s Talouselämä magazine. 25 Universities of Applied Sciences were compared using 10 different indicators collected from student feedback, recent statistics and the Ministry of Education and Culture. The factors that put Kajaani UAS at the top were student satisfaction, the amount of completed degrees and the low price of degrees.

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Areas of emphasis: Kajaani UAS serves the needs of working life and regional development Fields of focus: vehicle information systems, game technology and activity tourism (a combination of tourism, health and sports), mining industry is the next potential field of focus

School of Health and Sports Bachelor of Health Care Degree Programme in Nursing Nurse Public Health Nurse Master of Health Care Degree Programme in Health Care Management and Development / Degree Programme in Clinical Nursing Expertise Bachelor of Sports Studies Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure Management Sports Instructor Sports Instructor (instruction in English)

School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Programme in Business Administration Degree Programme in International Business (instruction in English) Degree Programme in Business Information Technology Master of Business Administration Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Business Competence

School of Tourism Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree Programme in Tourism (instruction in English, no intake in 2012) Master of Hospitality Management

School of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programme in Information Technology Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering Degree Programme in Construction Engineering Master of Engineering Degree Programme in Technology Competence Management

Degree Programmes Delivered in English Degree Programme in International Business Degree Title: Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Programme in Tourism Degree Title: Bachelor of Hospitality Management (no intake in 2012) Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure Management Degree Title: Sports Instructor Extent of Studies: 210 credits, 3.5 academic years Application period from January until middle of February yearly at www.admissions.fi

Adult and Continuing Education AIKOPA AIKOPA consists of Kajaani University of Applied Sciences education services and the continuing education unit of the University of Oulu Develops clients’ skills and maintains their proficiency Provides services for businesses, private and public sector organizations and private individuals

Department of Research, Development & Innovation RDI activity supports the needs of working life and regional development and serves education in all fields at Kajaani UAS Kajaani UAS carries out around 35 projects per year with an annual budget of ca. 3.5 million € The main RDI focus is in the cutting edge competences: Game technology Vehicle information systems Activity tourism - a combination of tourism, health and sports

Internationality at Kajaani UAS Studying or practical training abroad Over 80 partners, in more than 30 countries English taught programmes and courses taught in English Double degree possibility for business and tourism students International projects and study trips (e.g. Russia, Central Europe) Possibility of becoming a tutoring student for international students Teacher and staff exchange Friend family programme International Club International Affairs Planning Coordinators  International affairs International Coordinator in each School  Teaching + international affairs

Incoming Exchange Students Online application: www.kajak.fi  English  International Accommodation, rent 290 €/ month Cost of living: 500-600 €/month Academic year: Autumn semester: end of August/ early September – Christmas > application deadline May 31 Spring semester: early January – end of May > application deadline October 31

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences All services in the campus area Up-to-date computer facilities Library (about 30 % comprises foreign language material) Study Office Recruitment Services Student Restaurant and Cafés Student Health Centre Vital Student Union KAMO Free use of gym, sports hall

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Campus area The campus area is located within walking distance of the town centre Student accommodation is shared with 5 students in one apartment

Student Restaurant, Library, Studying

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